About the authors
| First name, Middle name, Last name, Scientific degree, Scientific rank, Current position. Full and brief name of the organization, The organization address. | Avksenteva T.V. – senior lecturer E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering The organization address: 420043, Russia, Kazan, Zelenaya st., 1 Volosatova S.A. – art critic St. Petersburg University of Technology and Design The organization address: 191186, Russia, St. Petersburg, Bolshaya Morskaya st., 18 |
| Title of the article | Realism for all time |
| Abstract. | Problem statement. The aim of the work was to rethink the concept of realism as an art method, in modern conditions, with reference to the architectural environment. The influence of the method of «socialist realism» on works of art. Results. Considered are vivid examples of the synthesis of sculpture and architecture in history, beginning with Ancient Egypt, ending with modern competitive works in the field of arrangement of urban public spaces. The role of ideology in the formation of the image of artistic works, examples of sculptures decided in the style of «socialist realism» – in memorial complexes, parks, in public pedestrian zones. Conclusions. The significance of the results obtained for the architectural environment is in understanding that with the change in the image of the city, «realism» inevitably changes, acquiring a new «color», form, creative method. There are many interpretations of the concept of «realism», but they are united by one – a truthful reflection of reality, in the world art this method has always existed today. The more accurately reflected the main aspects of the life of the society, the needs and aspirations, the more realistic the work. Synthesis of architecture, sculpture, «water architecture» and «architecture of light», geo-plastics of the earth enriches the urban environment, making it more comfortable for the townspeople. |
| Keywords. | architecture, sculpture, «socialist realism», artistic style, architectural accent, monumentality, urban environment. |
| For citations: | Avksenteva T.V., Volosatova S.A. Realism for all time // Izvestiya KGASU. 2017. №4(42) P.77-84. |
